Dictionary Skills -- Grade 5

Question 1

If someone is your chosen companion, how do you probably feel about him?

Accepted Answer

You like him.

Question 2

Which shows the correct way to divide the word "resemble" into syllables?

Accepted Answer

re-sem-ble

Question 3

What is the language of origin for the word "wilderness?"

Accepted Answer

Middle English

Question 4

Which of the following is a good definition for the word "abolish?"

Accepted Answer

to end or stop something

Question 5

Between which pair of guide words could you find the word "tropical?"

Accepted Answer

trombone - try

Question 6

Which set of words is in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

canister, column, cone, cubicle

Question 7

What is the language of origin for the word "nonchalant?"

Accepted Answer

French

Question 8

What is the language of origin for the word "excavate?"

Accepted Answer

Latin

Question 9

Which set of words is in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

balance, ballerina, ballet, ballot

Question 10

Which word means "very comfortable and expensive?"

Accepted Answer

luxurious

Question 11

What word refers to something you drink?

Accepted Answer

beverage

Question 12

Between which set of guide words would you be unable to find the word "accomplish?"

Accepted Answer

accordion - accurate

Question 13

Which set of words is in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

grab, grade, graduate, greedy

Question 14

What does the word "suffocate" mean?

Accepted Answer

to die because you are unable to breathe

Question 15

Which shows the correct way to divide the word "industrious" into syllables?

Accepted Answer

in-dus-tri-ous

Question 16

If you are a "pedestrian," how do you get from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

You walk.

Question 17

Which is the correct way to divide the word "solitary" into syllables?

Accepted Answer

sol-i-tar-y

Question 18

What is the best definition for the word "realistic?"

Accepted Answer

like real life

Question 19

Which of these would probably not be seen or felt in the middle of a blizzard?

Accepted Answer

sunshine

Question 20

Which set of words is in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

today, tomorrow, tonight, tonsils

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